Head of International and Professional Examinations (Ref: IP/10/346)

About the Role
Reporting to senior management, the Head of International and Professional Examinations leads the International and Professional Examinations Division in formulating and executing growth strategies, expanding examination and assessment services, and strengthening partnerships with local and overseas examination bodies. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in driving business development, enhancing service excellence, and contributing to the Authority’s long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of international and professional examination and assessment services, ensuring operational excellence, quality and compliance

• Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding the Authority’s range of examination and assessment services

• Formulate and implement strategies to maximize the utilization of the HKEAA’s facilities, expertise and capabilities in support of service development and revenue generation

• Oversee divisional operations, including business planning, service delivery, contract negotiation, resource management and performance monitoring

• Advise on business development initiatives and capital investments that support sustainable growth and innovation

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with examination bodies, government departments, educational institutions, business partners and other key stakeholders locally and internationally

• Lead and develop a large and diverse workforce, including management of a pool of more than 1,000 examination personnel and contractors

• Foster a culture of professionalism, innovation and continuous improvement within the Division

• Contribute to the overall leadership, strategic planning and organizational development of the HKEAA as a member of the Leadership Team

Requirements

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Education Management, Business Administration or a related discipline. A higher degree would be an advantage

• At least 15 years’ work experience, of which not less than eight years at a senior managerial level

• Proven experience in business development, marketing, promotion of education or training services, and/or the management of large-scale examinations, assessments or complex projects

• Experience in the educational assessment, testing, qualification or certification sector would be highly desirable

• Strong business acumen and a track record of driving growth, innovation and organizational development

• Demonstrated success in leading large teams and managing senior stakeholders across multiple sectors and organizational levels, both internally and externally

• Excellent and dynamic leadership, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

• Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Putonghua would be an advantage

Employment Terms: The remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract with contract-end-gratuity, MPF benefits, medical and dental care. Future employment may be offered on renewable contracts subject to performance and staffing needs.

Application Review Date: 23 October 2026
Applications will be considered until the post is filled.

Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume, including qualifications, relevant experience, current and expected salary, and earliest availability, quoting the position title and reference number to Head of Human Resources and Administration via email: [email protected].

Due to the secrecy nature of the Authority’s work, applicants invited for interview may be required to make a declaration of any conflict of interests. Applicants who do not receive a response within 12 weeks from the application review date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The HKEAA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. For details, please refer to the Policy Statement on Equal Opportunities and the Personal Information Collection Statement available on the HKEAA website (www.hkeaa.edu.hk).